What the jury in the Sean Combs trial will be deliberating
The jury considering the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution against the music mogul Sean Combs began its deliberations.
Dow Tops 22,000, Helped By Apple Shares
The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 22,000 Wednesday and has bounced around, as trading continues. Apple shares are lifting the Dow to new heights. The broader S&P 500 Index is down slightly.
In Texas, One Republican Lawmaker Is Trying To Halt The Bathroom Bill
The Texas governor and lieutenant governor are leading efforts to pass several Republican red meat bills – like a ban on transgender bathroom access. But one Republican lawmaker is pushing back.
Motts Haven In The Bronx Targeted For Remake
You know your neighborhood is targeted for a remake, when a developer wants to rename it. One developer's new moniker for Mott Haven in the Bronx is the "Piano District." WNYC's Jessica Gould reports.
Iraqi Troops Vs. ISIS: A Campaign Of Revenge
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Belkis Wille, Iraq researcher at Human Rights Watch about Iraqi troops' campaign to root out ISIS. Human rights observers say the tactics used by Iraqi troops are abusive.
DOJ Plans To Take Affirmative Action Against College Admissions
The Justice Department plans to investigate universities using affirmative action policies that discriminate against white applicants. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Bob Driscoll, who served at the DOJ.
Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill
President Trump objects to a bill that imposes new sanctions on Russia even as he signs it.
An Investigation Into Juvenile Life Without Parole
Mandatory life without parole for juveniles in murder cases has been banned for five years. But an Associated Press investigation revealed that the ban has been enforced unevenly across the country.
Ara Parseghian, Legendary Notre Dame Coach, Dies At 94
Ara Parseghian was a force at the University of Notre Dame. He brought the football program back to national prominence during the 1960s and 1970s, including two championships.
DHS Waives Environmental Laws For Border Wall Construction
The Department of Homeland Security announces that it would waive environmental and other laws to ensure the "expeditious construction" of barriers and roads near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Lawsuit Alleges Fox News, Trump Supporter Made Up Seth Rich Story
The Fox News Channel and a supporter of President Trump concocted a story about the death of a young Democratic National Committee staffer, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.